Certification in one’s specialty is no longer just something that’s “nice to have.” While not a requirement for practice, more and more employers are seeking out nurses who exhibit a commitment to excellence in their area of practice through specialty certification. This is especially true for those hospitals which are seeking Magnet Recognition® and need to meet eligibility standards. Explore the resources below to learn more about the value of specialty certification and begin your certification journey.
Explore available nursing specialty certifications with this comprehensive guide, including contact information for each certification board.
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Certification Articles & Blog Posts
Quick Guide to Studying for Certification Exams
Lippincott NursingCenter, August 2023
NCPD Advanced Certification in Nursing Professional Development: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, July/August 2023
Novice to Expert: Pathways to Nurse Educator Certification
Nursing Education Perspectives, May/June2023
Certification: A Designation that Matters!
Lippincott NursingCenter, March 2023
Readiness Tests: A Strategy to Boost Certification Success
JONA: Journal of Nursing Administration, December 2022
Pathway to Becoming a Progressive Care Certified Nurse
AJN, American Journal of Nursing, October 2022
The Value of Certification
Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!, July/August 2022